Dial
Reversed word is laid. The word "dial" is formed by 4 different letters: A D I L.
Definition(s) of dial:
[1] (n.) An instrument, formerly much used for showing the time of day from the shadow of a style or gnomon on a graduated arc or surface; esp., a sundial; but there are lunar and astral dials. The style or gnomon is usually parallel to the earth's axis, but the dial plate may be either horizontal or vertical.
[1] (n.) The graduated face of a timepiece, on which the time of day is shown by pointers or hands.
[1] (n.) A miner's compass.
[1] (v. t.) To measure with a dial.
[1] (v. t.) To survey with a dial.
Direct anagrams: laid . Number of anagrams: 1
Words created inserting one letter into dial:
dials
Shorter words created from dial letters:
dal id aid
Words containing letter pairs from dial: di ia al
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